Windlestone Conservation Area

Windlestone is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 January 1993. The area covers approximately 116.5 hectares.

At 116.5 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Clock Tower North of Windlestone HallDL17 0LZ
• Grade II* Windlestone HallDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Curved Garden Wall to West of Windlestone HallDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Eden House, with Walls, Railings and GatesDL17 0LY
• Grade II Entrance Gateway to Windlestone Hall, with Piers, Quadrant Walls and GatesDL17 0LX
• Grade II Field Boundary to South-West of Windlestone HallDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Garden Wall to South-West of Windlestone Hall, with Gate and GatewayDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Garden Wall to West of Windlestone Hall SchoolDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Ha-Ha Wall to South-West of Windlestone Hall SchoolDL17 0LZ
• Grade II North Lodge to Windlestone HallDL17 0LX
• Grade II Outbuildings to North of Yew CottageDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Stables, Now School Laundry, to North-West of Windlestone HallDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Stables to North of Windlestone Hall, Now Classrooms to Windlestone Hall SchoolDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Terrace Wall to East and South of Windlestone Hall, with Piers and StepsDL17 0LZ
• Grade II The Coach House, to North of Garden CottageDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Wall and Piers to West of Yew CottageDL17 0LZ
• Grade II Yew CottageDL17 0LZ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Middridge2.6 km
• Kirk Merrington2.9 km
• Shildon4 km
• Bishop Auckland5.3 km
• Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland5.3 km
• Brusselton5.7 km
• Mainsforth6.1 km
• Heighington6.3 km

About Windlestone Conservation Area

Is my property in Windlestone Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Windlestone?

Properties in Windlestone Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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